[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It can be tough joining a new Choir, especially if you’re an under-confident singer.   Painting ("Little little girl 29") by susie mendelss...

Cantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith ~ Director Kate Carver ~ piano Matthew Coons ~ organ Stephen Tam - flute Tamieka Evans ~ soprano soloist Lynette Evans - percussion Emperor Quartet: The Emperor Quartet Jef ten Kortenaar & Clare ...  moreCantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith ~ Director Kate Carver ~ piano Matthew Coons ~ organ Stephen Tam - flute Tamieka Evans ~ soprano soloist Lynette Evans - percussion Emperor Quartet: The Emperor Quartet Jef ten Kortenaar & Clare Pellerin, violins Kathleen Kajioka, viola Stephen Buck, cello www.cantorescelestes.com Dec 2, 2017 'Mystery & Wonder LIVE in concert'  

April 20, 2013 Cantores Celestes Women's Choir of Toronto. Directed by Kelly Galbraith. Sixth movement of Gabriel Fauré's Requiem - Libera Me featuring Justin Welsh, baritone, The Emperor String Quartet and William O'Meara on organ. Video and Au...  moreApril 20, 2013 Cantores Celestes Women's Choir of Toronto. Directed by Kelly Galbraith. Sixth movement of Gabriel Fauré's Requiem - Libera Me featuring Justin Welsh, baritone, The Emperor String Quartet and William O'Meara on organ. Video and Audio: Patric McGroarty www.stclarens.com additional editing: JA Stewart www.cantorescelestes.com  

Filmed live in concert, this is the World Premiere performance of the Magnificat for upper voices, by Daniel Burges, 23-12-2013 Roden Girl Choristers Conductor: Sonja de Vries Organist: Sietze de Vries

"Sing, Wearing the Sky" by Jake Runestad. 2014-15 MN All-State Women's Choir. Mary Kay Geston, conductor. Lalla, a 14th century Sufi-mystic poet from the Kashmir region of India, believed strongly in the development of the self while reaching enlighten...  more"Sing, Wearing the Sky" by Jake Runestad. 2014-15 MN All-State Women's Choir. Mary Kay Geston, conductor. Lalla, a 14th century Sufi-mystic poet from the Kashmir region of India, believed strongly in the development of the self while reaching enlightenment. The metaphor of dancing while feeling free or naked exemplifies the beauty of empowerment and self-worth. This work uses influences of Classical Indian music and other vocal effects to allow Lalla’s message to come to life.  

'Down in the River' to Pray arr by Matthew Culloton Cantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith, Director LIVE in Concert Apr 23, 2016 concert: 'Songs of the Universe' www.cantorescelestes.com Facebook.com/CantoresCelestes Twitter.com/Cantores_Choir

April 23, 2016 Cantores Celestes presents: Songs of the Universe Cantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith, Director Ellen Meyer, Piano Emperor String Quartet Peter Stoll, Clarinet Andy Morris, Percussion www.cantorescelestes.com http://www....  moreApril 23, 2016 Cantores Celestes presents: Songs of the Universe Cantores Celestes Women's Choir Kelly Galbraith, Director Ellen Meyer, Piano Emperor String Quartet Peter Stoll, Clarinet Andy Morris, Percussion www.cantorescelestes.com http://www.facebook.com/CantoresCelestes http://www.youtube.com/user/cantorescelestes http://twitter.com/Cantores_Choir